– Line. The first and most basic element of design is that of the line.
– Color. Save.
– Shape. Shapes, geometric or organic, add interest.
– Space. Negative space is one of the most commonly underutilized and misunderstood aspects of designing for the page.
– Texture.
– Typography.
– Scale (Size)
– Dominance and Emphasis.
What Sells Best On Shutterstock?
Some types of photos that sell best are Portrait Photography, Food Photography, Landscapes (usually with people) and fine art photography (artsy).